~till the Next Time My Love~

A thousand, 
no ! a million times 
I have tried to picture
your face,
but as my memory ages
so does its recall, of you


the first frost came this morning, 
I walked barefoot, knowing
you were there with me,
the spirit for life 
you left inside me,
is now my guide 
and burns my trail


my feet numb, 
I shiver remembrance
and goosebumps form
as forever I will look back 


I am haunted 
by the footprints 
that are not
next to mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Spence Sr Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Memories are always lingering in the corners of the mind. Some are good; some not so good. We are able to cherish the good one, hopefully. Great job! Joseph
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June 13, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Well written. Love Roger
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June 13, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Oh, Jayne, I am haunted by such footprints as well. You describe the "cold" feeling left by fading memories very well. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 4:26 PM
SO well portrayed this sad little tale. You told it most poetically. LUv, Andrea
Mills Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 1:42 PM
story of a lost love one. good write
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